1965 Salem CSX8000 50th Anniversary

This Shelby Cobra CSX8000 is #37 of 50 produced by Shelby American to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra 289. All were finished in black over red leather, and this one was assembled with a fiberglass body in November 2012. It's 363ci V8 and five-speed manual transmission were installed by Taormina Imports of San Carlos, California. The build features eight-stack induction with Weber carburetors, and the car has chrome 15 wire wheels, Stewart Warner instruments, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. The vehicle has never been registered, and it shows 786 miles. This Cobra CSX8000 is offered with a Manufacturer?s Statement of Origin listing it as a 1962 Shelby Cobra 289.The hand-laid fiberglass bodywork is mounted on a tube-frame chassis, and the car has an egg-crate front grille, 50th Anniversary badges, a Le Mans-style fuel filler, and dual exhaust outlets.The car?s independent suspension pairs an upper transverse leaf with lower control arms. Dual-piston brake calipers are fitted at all four corners, under chrome 15 wire wheels with knock-off spinners and 205/65 Firestone Precision Sport tires.The cockpit has red leather upholstery, fixed-back seats, latch-and-link seatbelts, tinted sun visors, and wind wings. A wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts Stewart Warner instruments. The odometer shows 786 miles. A plaque on the dashboard identifies the car as #37 of 50, and the glovebox door bears a Carroll Shelby signature. The small-block V8 displaces 363ci, and it has velocity stacks over four Weber carburetors, which were adjusted in preparation for the sale. The engine is rated at 500 horsepower, and it is paired with a five-speed Tremec TKO transmission.Trade ins gladly considered, leasing and financing available upon approval of credit.